Regretting Nothing - Part 4
Disclaimer: I still don't own Gundam Wing. It's not like I ever will. I do however own the original characters that are coming up.
Author's Note: Relena is now known as Sidney Marquette. So, whenever she actually appears I'll call her that. You will have to read the previous part as to why Relena would pick that to be her name. This is piece is to not change Relena's character, but to develop it. The way I see it she never really gets to be herself. Heero is now in the story. However, puzzled he may be. I will try to keep Heero's character as much the same as possible because he shouldn't change in my piece at all. Also, Heero calls Millardo, Zechs, remember they don't like each other very much. Everyone remains the same, only Relena changes. Back to the story. It's been over three months now.
Angela Hart liked her new roommate very much. Although, the news about the disappearance of Relena Darlian finally made the news, Angela never stopped liking Sidney Marquette. Angie has always been a loyal, honest, and highly observant person. Actually, most of the students were known for being observant. When the news of Relena's disappearance came out, Angie began to suspect Sidney as one in the same person. However, after the first conversation about Sidney looking like someone, Angie never brought it back up.
Besides it didn't take long for Angie to forget her suspicions about her roommate. Sidney was a different person from the Relena Darlian she knew from the news and television. Relena was a delicate creature. Sidney was very strong for the most part. Relena had a way of attracting attention. Sidney made it a point to blend in as much as possible. Relena had a persona that would only scream confidence when she spoke, never when she was just seen. No, Sidney carried herself with the confidence of some who knew exactly who she was. Since Angela was a very observant person she could easily tell that Relena felt uncomfortable. No, Sidney was too comfortable. Sidney was also fiercely independent and unafraid to try new things. She was a really daring person, who knew how to have fun and enjoy life. She knew the exactly balance between having fun and being a responsible person. Sidney it was as if she was really living life for the first time. Sidney was also sort of a private person. While Relena, Angie observed, was a really open person. Relena also was always seen in the best tailored clothes that were designed by the top designers exclusively for her. While, Sidney bought off the rack and dressed casual. If she could go to lectures, discussions, and labs in her pajamas, she probably would.
It really didn't matter. All of the students suspected at one point or another that Sidney Marquette was Relena Darlian, but that was easily disputed. Everyone soon began to think that Sidney had the good fortune to look like someone famous. So, Angie put the idea on the back of her mind. 'Besides, if she really is Relena Darlian, she must have a good reason to be someone else. I don't need to interfere. I really like her. I don't want her to be unhappy,' thought Angie.
Sidney Marquette finally decided that she wanted to go into the health profession. She was now in the same major as Angela. Sidney was an amazing person, she rarely failed at anything she tried. As of the last quarter, Sidney was now the class valedictorian. However, since all the grades at the main offices were posted by student numbers there was no way of knowing who the who had second highest grades in the school. The third highest grades came from Angie. So, she and Sidney had a friendly rivalry going on. Sidney's closest competitor was only 0.5 away from her. Needlessly to say competition in the University was stiff.
However, Sidney was having other problems. When she left home she was only 5'4'', for some unknown reason she grew five more inches. Now she had out grown most of her clothes. 'I think it's genetics. Millardo is over six feet tall. Why did Nature decide to give me a growth spurt after the fact that I just bought all new clothes two and half months ago? I never knew that clothes were that expensive, I guess I should have looked at the bills more instead of having them forwarded immediately to the accountant to pay off with the money in my accounts,' thought Sidney. Sidney had to go shopping this weekend when she had the chance. She had a lot of studying to do, but she really had to do something about her clothes. Her skirts were getting too short for comfort.
* * *
Heero was working in his office. The other pilots were surprise to see him stay for as long as he did. There were no more clues as to Relena's sudden disappearance. They expected him to go away after the first month. But, he didn't. He couldn't. He didn't know why she had left in the first place. Heero didn't know if she was dead or alive. In short, Heero was worried even if he never displayed it. Quatre, Duo, Trowa, and Wufei just assumed that Heero was doing his job by looking for Relena. Heero did the next best thing. He decided that he should find Zechs Marquise. No one informed Zechs for the same reason that no one informed Heero: he was no where to be found. Actually, it turned out that Zechs was working with his wife, Noin, undercover as Preventer operatives. It was a long assignment. As much as Heero didn't like Zechs, he still felt that Zechs had the right to know that his sister was missing. For now, Heero spent his time looking at the evidence of Relena's disappearance over and over again. He was viewing the last footage of her on security footage. He froze the frame just as the camera caught her side profile. Suddenly, Heero turned off his computer. Someone had slipped into his office, while barely making a sound.
"Zechs Marquise," Heero said in a soft voice. The person that stood in front of him was as formidable as he ever was. He was dressed in a Preventer's uniform, unlike Heero. Heero refused to wear the uniform; he preferred his own clothes.
"Yuy. I heard that my sister went missing while I was busy with my covert operation," Zechs in an equally cold voice. The two were so much alike, one would think that they would get along better. But, they were really best rivals.
"You heard right. Relena's been missing for more than ten weeks now. There's nothing, the trail was cold even before it began," informed Heero.
"Where's the evidence? I'd like to look over the evidence myself. Also, let me see the case file," ordered Zechs.
"Let me summarizes for you. Relena just walked out for some unknown reason. I also suspect she was the one who programmed the computer virus that knocked out the entire network to buy herself sometime," Heero said.
"She programmed the virus?" Zechs said in a quiet surprise.
"I think that she did. I didn't think that she was that smart," Heero said with a smirk. Zechs looked at him sharply at the last part he had said. However, it was true everyone had underestimated her intelligence. Heero knew that was his mistake.
"Do you know why she would do all this Heero, besides, trying to buy time to leave?" asked Zechs.
"I don't know," answered Heero honestly.
"What do you mean you don't know?!" shouted Zechs, "You are suppose to know her better than any of the other Gundam pilots!" Zechs was now quite bothered by Heero's lack of answers. He truly expected more from him. The both of them had a grudging respect for each other. They both care about Relena a great deal. However, Zechs couldn't stand the thought of anyone with his sister. Especially Heero.
"She's your sister. Don't you know why she would run away?" said Heero in a quiet voice and a slight smirk on his mouth. Both glared at each other for a moment. They would have glared at each other longer had there been no knock on the door. "Come in," commanded Zechs. This irked Heero; it's his office not Zechs'. Although, Heero would never give Zechs the satisfaction of him getting to him. So, Heero didn't show his annoyance.
"Uh..um..oh, hi Zechs! Actually I have some very interesting information," said Duo.
"What?" both Zechs and Heero said at the same time. 'Man, the both of them in the same room. This is serious. It's also scary,' thought Duo.
"Uh…Hilde finally got around to recycling the news papers back at home and she found something interesting," Duo paused, "Hmmmm. It was on the obituaries. It's about Relena's mother, her foster mother," he corrected, "Mrs. Darlian died on the day Relena walked out."
"Mrs. Darlian died. That's the reason Relena left," said Zechs out loud after a short silence.
"What did she die of, Duo? Did you find out?" asked Heero.
"When I found out about the obituary I asked around because I knew that you would want to know. It wasn't in the newspaper. Mrs. Darlian died of breast and ovarian cancer. She died after only being sick for three months," said Duo shaking his head sadly.
"But, that makes no sense. Relena would have known right away. Mrs. Darlian would have told her. Why didn't Relena say anything? Were there any changes in her behavior? Any indication that her mother was dying?" Zechs said in a strained voice.
"I couldn't say if there were changes in her behavior. I wasn't here at all before she disappeared. What about you, Duo?" Heero said.
"Well, I wouldn't say Relena had any change in her behavior. In fact, she acted like normal. I could have swore this never would have happened. It's not like her at all," mused Duo, "I don't know if she was ever unhappy. Relena was just Relena. Besides, if she was she would say so."
"Where could she have gone for over three months? She could be hurt or worse," said Zechs furrowing his brow.
"Well, maybe you should give her more credit. If she can design a program that even Heero and Quatre couldn't unscramble immediately, then maybe she can survive on her own," said Duo. Heero looked at Duo. 'Maybe, he is right. Maybe, she will be fine on her own. But, I can't take that risk. I won't take that risk,' thought Heero.
"So, Zechs, what's our next plan of action?" asked Heero to actually break the silence.
"What can we do? Go to the Darlian Estate and find out if Relena ever went there," responded Zechs.
* * *
Sidney finally had the chance to hit the mall after a Saturday morning study session. She had other problems to deal with other than the fact that she had grown quickly. Sid was running out of money slowly. She was going to be tapped out. Being an independent person on your own requires money. Sidney didn't anticipate unplanned spending, which upper education usually incurred. Also, all of Sidney's clothes were dirty, and she didn't have the time do her laundry. She had no choice, but to wear a shirt that was so short it came up to her mid thigh. She was very self conscious while going through the mall. Sidney also ignored the stares that she received from leering guys. However, there was an older man who was looking at her. It was different it was a look of less leering and more like appraisal. Sidney thought that it was very strange.
"Miss. Miss?" he called to get her attention. Sidney ignored him. "Please can I talk to you, Miss?" said the man.
Suddenly, it had occur to Sidney that the man wasn't like all the other guys making passes at her. He was dressed in an expensive suit. He looked like a businessman.
"Yes, sir? You want to talk to me?" inquired Sidney.
"Yes, miss. I am from the Beaumont Fashion Agency. My name is Randy McCoy. I was wondering if you've ever considered being a model." Said Randy McCoy. Sidney gave him a suspicious look. "A model?" asked Sidney
"Yes. You look very distinctive. Very beautiful. You also have the height and the body for it. Has anyone ever told you that you carry yourself very well?" said Randy McCoy.
'I wonder why he hasn't asked me if I look like Relena Darlian yet. Have I changed that much? This is stupid. Me? A model? Yeah, right,' thought Sidney.
"Here's my card. Call the agency. We'll set up a shoot, if you're interested. Starting models make $10,000 if they are picked up for contract," he said with a smile. After that he left.
Sidney looked at the card. 'Well, I don't have a choice. I'll be broke. But, should I risk it? Hmmm. Relena was the type of person who wouldn't want to be judge based on her looks. But, Sidney needs to pay for books. Sidney's a daring person' she reassured herself.
Disclaimer: I still don't own Gundam Wing. It's not like I ever will. I do however own the original characters that are coming up.
Author's Note: Relena is now known as Sidney Marquette. So, whenever she actually appears I'll call her that. You will have to read the previous part as to why Relena would pick that to be her name. This is piece is to not change Relena's character, but to develop it. The way I see it she never really gets to be herself. Heero is now in the story. However, puzzled he may be. I will try to keep Heero's character as much the same as possible because he shouldn't change in my piece at all. Also, Heero calls Millardo, Zechs, remember they don't like each other very much. Everyone remains the same, only Relena changes. Back to the story. It's been over three months now.
Angela Hart liked her new roommate very much. Although, the news about the disappearance of Relena Darlian finally made the news, Angela never stopped liking Sidney Marquette. Angie has always been a loyal, honest, and highly observant person. Actually, most of the students were known for being observant. When the news of Relena's disappearance came out, Angie began to suspect Sidney as one in the same person. However, after the first conversation about Sidney looking like someone, Angie never brought it back up.
Besides it didn't take long for Angie to forget her suspicions about her roommate. Sidney was a different person from the Relena Darlian she knew from the news and television. Relena was a delicate creature. Sidney was very strong for the most part. Relena had a way of attracting attention. Sidney made it a point to blend in as much as possible. Relena had a persona that would only scream confidence when she spoke, never when she was just seen. No, Sidney carried herself with the confidence of some who knew exactly who she was. Since Angela was a very observant person she could easily tell that Relena felt uncomfortable. No, Sidney was too comfortable. Sidney was also fiercely independent and unafraid to try new things. She was a really daring person, who knew how to have fun and enjoy life. She knew the exactly balance between having fun and being a responsible person. Sidney it was as if she was really living life for the first time. Sidney was also sort of a private person. While Relena, Angie observed, was a really open person. Relena also was always seen in the best tailored clothes that were designed by the top designers exclusively for her. While, Sidney bought off the rack and dressed casual. If she could go to lectures, discussions, and labs in her pajamas, she probably would.
It really didn't matter. All of the students suspected at one point or another that Sidney Marquette was Relena Darlian, but that was easily disputed. Everyone soon began to think that Sidney had the good fortune to look like someone famous. So, Angie put the idea on the back of her mind. 'Besides, if she really is Relena Darlian, she must have a good reason to be someone else. I don't need to interfere. I really like her. I don't want her to be unhappy,' thought Angie.
Sidney Marquette finally decided that she wanted to go into the health profession. She was now in the same major as Angela. Sidney was an amazing person, she rarely failed at anything she tried. As of the last quarter, Sidney was now the class valedictorian. However, since all the grades at the main offices were posted by student numbers there was no way of knowing who the who had second highest grades in the school. The third highest grades came from Angie. So, she and Sidney had a friendly rivalry going on. Sidney's closest competitor was only 0.5 away from her. Needlessly to say competition in the University was stiff.
However, Sidney was having other problems. When she left home she was only 5'4'', for some unknown reason she grew five more inches. Now she had out grown most of her clothes. 'I think it's genetics. Millardo is over six feet tall. Why did Nature decide to give me a growth spurt after the fact that I just bought all new clothes two and half months ago? I never knew that clothes were that expensive, I guess I should have looked at the bills more instead of having them forwarded immediately to the accountant to pay off with the money in my accounts,' thought Sidney. Sidney had to go shopping this weekend when she had the chance. She had a lot of studying to do, but she really had to do something about her clothes. Her skirts were getting too short for comfort.
* * *
Heero was working in his office. The other pilots were surprise to see him stay for as long as he did. There were no more clues as to Relena's sudden disappearance. They expected him to go away after the first month. But, he didn't. He couldn't. He didn't know why she had left in the first place. Heero didn't know if she was dead or alive. In short, Heero was worried even if he never displayed it. Quatre, Duo, Trowa, and Wufei just assumed that Heero was doing his job by looking for Relena. Heero did the next best thing. He decided that he should find Zechs Marquise. No one informed Zechs for the same reason that no one informed Heero: he was no where to be found. Actually, it turned out that Zechs was working with his wife, Noin, undercover as Preventer operatives. It was a long assignment. As much as Heero didn't like Zechs, he still felt that Zechs had the right to know that his sister was missing. For now, Heero spent his time looking at the evidence of Relena's disappearance over and over again. He was viewing the last footage of her on security footage. He froze the frame just as the camera caught her side profile. Suddenly, Heero turned off his computer. Someone had slipped into his office, while barely making a sound.
"Zechs Marquise," Heero said in a soft voice. The person that stood in front of him was as formidable as he ever was. He was dressed in a Preventer's uniform, unlike Heero. Heero refused to wear the uniform; he preferred his own clothes.
"Yuy. I heard that my sister went missing while I was busy with my covert operation," Zechs in an equally cold voice. The two were so much alike, one would think that they would get along better. But, they were really best rivals.
"You heard right. Relena's been missing for more than ten weeks now. There's nothing, the trail was cold even before it began," informed Heero.
"Where's the evidence? I'd like to look over the evidence myself. Also, let me see the case file," ordered Zechs.
"Let me summarizes for you. Relena just walked out for some unknown reason. I also suspect she was the one who programmed the computer virus that knocked out the entire network to buy herself sometime," Heero said.
"She programmed the virus?" Zechs said in a quiet surprise.
"I think that she did. I didn't think that she was that smart," Heero said with a smirk. Zechs looked at him sharply at the last part he had said. However, it was true everyone had underestimated her intelligence. Heero knew that was his mistake.
"Do you know why she would do all this Heero, besides, trying to buy time to leave?" asked Zechs.
"I don't know," answered Heero honestly.
"What do you mean you don't know?!" shouted Zechs, "You are suppose to know her better than any of the other Gundam pilots!" Zechs was now quite bothered by Heero's lack of answers. He truly expected more from him. The both of them had a grudging respect for each other. They both care about Relena a great deal. However, Zechs couldn't stand the thought of anyone with his sister. Especially Heero.
"She's your sister. Don't you know why she would run away?" said Heero in a quiet voice and a slight smirk on his mouth. Both glared at each other for a moment. They would have glared at each other longer had there been no knock on the door. "Come in," commanded Zechs. This irked Heero; it's his office not Zechs'. Although, Heero would never give Zechs the satisfaction of him getting to him. So, Heero didn't show his annoyance.
"Uh..um..oh, hi Zechs! Actually I have some very interesting information," said Duo.
"What?" both Zechs and Heero said at the same time. 'Man, the both of them in the same room. This is serious. It's also scary,' thought Duo.
"Uh…Hilde finally got around to recycling the news papers back at home and she found something interesting," Duo paused, "Hmmmm. It was on the obituaries. It's about Relena's mother, her foster mother," he corrected, "Mrs. Darlian died on the day Relena walked out."
"Mrs. Darlian died. That's the reason Relena left," said Zechs out loud after a short silence.
"What did she die of, Duo? Did you find out?" asked Heero.
"When I found out about the obituary I asked around because I knew that you would want to know. It wasn't in the newspaper. Mrs. Darlian died of breast and ovarian cancer. She died after only being sick for three months," said Duo shaking his head sadly.
"But, that makes no sense. Relena would have known right away. Mrs. Darlian would have told her. Why didn't Relena say anything? Were there any changes in her behavior? Any indication that her mother was dying?" Zechs said in a strained voice.
"I couldn't say if there were changes in her behavior. I wasn't here at all before she disappeared. What about you, Duo?" Heero said.
"Well, I wouldn't say Relena had any change in her behavior. In fact, she acted like normal. I could have swore this never would have happened. It's not like her at all," mused Duo, "I don't know if she was ever unhappy. Relena was just Relena. Besides, if she was she would say so."
"Where could she have gone for over three months? She could be hurt or worse," said Zechs furrowing his brow.
"Well, maybe you should give her more credit. If she can design a program that even Heero and Quatre couldn't unscramble immediately, then maybe she can survive on her own," said Duo. Heero looked at Duo. 'Maybe, he is right. Maybe, she will be fine on her own. But, I can't take that risk. I won't take that risk,' thought Heero.
"So, Zechs, what's our next plan of action?" asked Heero to actually break the silence.
"What can we do? Go to the Darlian Estate and find out if Relena ever went there," responded Zechs.
* * *
Sidney finally had the chance to hit the mall after a Saturday morning study session. She had other problems to deal with other than the fact that she had grown quickly. Sid was running out of money slowly. She was going to be tapped out. Being an independent person on your own requires money. Sidney didn't anticipate unplanned spending, which upper education usually incurred. Also, all of Sidney's clothes were dirty, and she didn't have the time do her laundry. She had no choice, but to wear a shirt that was so short it came up to her mid thigh. She was very self conscious while going through the mall. Sidney also ignored the stares that she received from leering guys. However, there was an older man who was looking at her. It was different it was a look of less leering and more like appraisal. Sidney thought that it was very strange.
"Miss. Miss?" he called to get her attention. Sidney ignored him. "Please can I talk to you, Miss?" said the man.
Suddenly, it had occur to Sidney that the man wasn't like all the other guys making passes at her. He was dressed in an expensive suit. He looked like a businessman.
"Yes, sir? You want to talk to me?" inquired Sidney.
"Yes, miss. I am from the Beaumont Fashion Agency. My name is Randy McCoy. I was wondering if you've ever considered being a model." Said Randy McCoy. Sidney gave him a suspicious look. "A model?" asked Sidney
"Yes. You look very distinctive. Very beautiful. You also have the height and the body for it. Has anyone ever told you that you carry yourself very well?" said Randy McCoy.
'I wonder why he hasn't asked me if I look like Relena Darlian yet. Have I changed that much? This is stupid. Me? A model? Yeah, right,' thought Sidney.
"Here's my card. Call the agency. We'll set up a shoot, if you're interested. Starting models make $10,000 if they are picked up for contract," he said with a smile. After that he left.
Sidney looked at the card. 'Well, I don't have a choice. I'll be broke. But, should I risk it? Hmmm. Relena was the type of person who wouldn't want to be judge based on her looks. But, Sidney needs to pay for books. Sidney's a daring person' she reassured herself.